2009 August 08 « Red Oak Lines

Last year, I decided to start blogging.

I blog for me. I blog to document. I blog to keep in touch with my family and loved ones. Since I started blogging, I have learned a lot about who I am. I have even “met” the most amazing, talented, and creative people through my blog. All of you inspire me with your countless amounts of artwork shared. I can not thank you all enough for giving me inspiration day in and day out with your work. You make me smile when you share your lives through your own blogs and when you leave such kind comments to my posts.

…and most importantly, blogging has become another form of therapy for me. I blog to track my anxiety. This year was the hardest year for me to overcome, but it is and has been the most incredible year yet. There has been so much mental and emotional growth on my part, and I am grateful for this change. When I look back and read about what I have done and what I have accomplished, I smile at this past year’s journey.

Therefore, in honor of my blog’s one year anniversary, I plan on sending out a RAK to one lucky reader. It’ll probably consist of a variety of patterned papers, stickers, and other random embellishments. All you have to do is…

1. Comment to this post telling me what you like about my blog.

2. You have until August 15th, by 11:59 pm, to leave a comment.

Now, here’s some layouts and projects for your weekend viewing pleasure.

Lastly, I just wanted to share some photos I snapped of the dogs. Maui and Hilo both love to pose for the camera. Many of you have asked me, “How do you get them to sit so still?” Well, I trained them to “sit” and “pose”. HAHA. Just kidding! Originally, I used to give them treats for sitting still in front of a camera. Now, sometimes I don’t even give them treats, and they just “pose”. Consider me lucky, I guess.